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Horticulture Industries - Golf Course Operations Option

The Horticultural Industries program provides basic preparation for careers in the landscape and turfgrass industries. The campus grounds, including a greenhouse facility and a one-hole golf course, act as a working laboratory to give students practical training. Clark State students can specialize in turf science and landscape maintenance as they apply to maintaining the golf course leading to a career in the golf course industry.

The program schedule is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional quarters of study. Students should consult their academic advisor for help in planning their schedules.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science degree in Golf Course Operations, a graduate will be able to:
  • Identify plant nutrient deficiencies and describe corrective measures.
  • Identify major plant pests, including weeds, insects and diseases.
  • Develop a written agricultural business plan.
  • Locate current information in solving technical and critical thinking problems.
  • Demonstrate effective employability skills.
  • Identify common landscape and herbaceous plant materials.
  • Demonstrate the proper care of established plants in the landscape.
Scholastic Preparation
High school chemistry, biology, geometry, algebra and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.

Transfer Options
Students enrolled in Associate of Applied Business and Associate of Applied Science degree programs are preparing for employment upon graduation from the program. However, at some point many of these students are also interested in completing a baccalaureate degree. A number of colleges or universities have designed baccalaureate completion programs designed for students completing applied degrees. See the Transfer section of the catalog for more information.

Humanities/Social Science Electives
A complete listing of humanities and social science electives is available in the College Catalog.


Course   Course Title   Credits
Fall
AGR 104 Agricultural Survey and Employment Skills  3
AGR 133 Turf Science  3
AGR 150 Soil Science  4
AGR 187 Small Gas Engines  4
ENG 111 English I  4
 
Winter
AGR 108 Technical Math for Agriculture  3
AGR 151 Soil Fertility  4
BIO 140 Plant Science  4
ENG 112 English II  4
ENT 121 Computer Basics for Applied Technology  3
 
Spring
AGR 19G Golf Course Co-op Experience I  3
AGR 224 Irrigation Systems  3
-- Humanities/Social Science Elective (GA) 3
 
Summer
AGR 29G Golf Course Co-op Experience II  3
COM 121 Public Speaking I  3
-- Humanities/Social Science Elective 3
 
Fall
AGR 122 Plant Pests  4
AGR 143 Landscape Plant Materials  4
AGR 174 Agribusiness Principles  3
AGR 225 Landscape Maintenance  4
AGR 236 Turfgrass Management  3
 
Winter
AGR 252 Equipment Maintenance and Operation  4
AGR 253 Pest Management  5
AGR 284 Agribusiness Management  4
ACC 111 Principles of Accounting I  4
 
Spring
AGR 145 Herbaceous Plant Materials  4
AGR 219 Landscape Construction  4
AGR 295 Agriculture Capstone Seminar  3
ENG 223 Technical Report Writing  3
-- Social Science Elective 3
 
  Total Credit Hours 106

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